- Edgar Hayes
Edgar Hayes (May 23 1904,
Lexington, Kentucky - June 28, 1979,San Bernardino, California ) was an Americanjazz pianist andbandleader .Hayes attended
Wilberforce University , where he graduated with a degree in music in the early 1920s. In 1922 he toured withFess Williams , and formed his own group, the Blue Grass Buddies, inOhio in 1924. In 1925 he played withLois Deppe , and later in the decade led the groups Eight Black Pirates and the Symphonic Harmonists.From 1931 to 1936 Hayes played in and arranged for the
Mills Blue Rhythm Band . From 1937 to 1941 Hayes again led his own orchestra;Kenny Clarke was among his sidemen. His most popular recording was a version of the song "Stardust ", recorded in 1938. He moved toCalifornia in 1942, and led a quartet there for most of the decade. Following this he played solo, continuing to perform live into the 1970s.Hayes recorded under his own name in 1937-38, 1946, 1947, 1948, and 1960.
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